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Siemens 3RU5146-4KB1 — Overload Relays

Siemens 3RU5146-4KB1 Thermal Overload Relay, 57-75 A, CLASS

MPN3RU5146-4KB1

Siemens SIRIUS 3RU5146-4KB1 thermal overload relay, 75 A rated, adjustable 57-75 A, CLASS 10, screw terminals, S3 contactor size.

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Specifications

3RU5146-4KB1 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product brand nameSIRIUS
Product designationThermal overload relay
Combinable contactor sizesS3
3RU5146-4KB1 — Protection & Trip
ParameterValue
Overload current setting range57 ... 75 A
Trip classCLASS 10
Overload release typethermal
3RU5146-4KB1 — Electrical (main circuit)
ParameterValue
Rated operational current75 A
Poles (main circuit)3
Rated operating frequency50 ... 60 Hz
Rated insulation voltage (AC, pollution degree 3)1 000 V
Rated surge withstand voltage8 kV
Main current circuitscrew-type terminals
Power loss at rated current (hot)18.9 W
Per pole6.3 W
3RU5146-4KB1 — Auxiliary contacts
ParameterValue
Auxiliary switch short-circuit protection (required fuse)fuse gL/gG: 6 A, quick: 10 A
Switching current at 24 V1 A
Switching current at 110 V0.22 A
Switching current at 230 V2 A
3RU5146-4KB1 — Connection & Mounting
ParameterValue
Mounting / fastening methodstand-alone installation
Mounting positionwith vertical mounting surface +/-135° rotatable, with vertical mounting surface +/- 45° tiltable to the front and back
Main-circuit connector arrangementTop and bottom
Auxiliary/control circuit connection typescrew-type terminals
Conductor cross-section: solid or stranded2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 ... 2.5 mm²)
Conductor cross-section: finely stranded with ferrule2x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.75 ... 2.5 mm²)
3RU5146-4KB1 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature-20 ... +70 °C
Transport temperature-55 ... +80 °C
Relative humidity, operating0 ... 100 %
Max. installation altitude2 000 m
3RU5146-4KB1 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width70 mm
Height120 mm
Depth140 mm

Product details

This one is rated for a continuous 75 A, adjustable from 57 to 75 A via a dial, and it's a CLASS 10 trip, meaning it will open the circuit within 10 seconds at 7.2× the set current. That's the right speed for standard three-phase induction motors starting across the line.

The adjustable current range of 57 to 75 A tells you the motor FLA this relay can protect. If your motor nameplate says 65 A, you dial it in. It's a 3-pole relay with screw-type terminals on both the main and auxiliary circuits. The main terminals accept 2x (10 AWG to 1/0) or a single 2/0. The auxiliary contacts take 2x (20 to 16 AWG). Tightening torque on the mains is 4 to 6 N·m — use a torque driver, not a feel.

Where it goes — panel and environment

This relay is designed for stand-alone installation, not DIN-rail snap-on. It mounts directly to the contactor or on a separate base. It needs 6 mm of free air space to grounded parts on the side for cooling. It's built for the SIRIUS S3 contactor frame size. Shock resistance is 8g for 10 ms per IEC 60068-2-27, and surge voltage resistance is 8 kV. Installation altitude is limited to 2 000 m above sea level without derating.

Frequently asked questions

What is the adjustable current range?

The adjustable current response value is 57 to 75 A. You set the dial to match your motor's full-load amps.

What trip class is it?

CLASS 10. It will trip within 10 seconds at 7.2 times the set current, which is standard for general-purpose motor starting.

What contactor frame size does it match?

It's designed for the SIRIUS S3 contactor size. That's the Siemens 3RT7 series in the same frame.

What are the terminal specs for the main circuit?

Screw-type terminals accepting 2x (10 AWG to 1/0) or a single 2/0. Tightening torque is 4 to 6 N·m.

Does it have RoHS compliance?

Yes, the substance prohibition date is July 1, 2006, which aligns with RoHS compliance.

MPN
3RU5146-4KB1